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CLASSWORK Monday, October 12, 2009
Prewrite
1. What are you good at? i am good at dancing and singing
2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at? i feel like i can express myself
3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at? i would be angry and sad but i will do it any way
HOMEWORK Monday, October 12, 2009
read chapter 2
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Chapter 1
1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!).
2. Predict the resolution of each conflict.
Example:
sample conflict : Tayo needs to find a rabbit.
sample predicted resolution: He will find the one he lost.
conflict 1: tao needs to find shelter
predicted resolution 1: he will live in a cave
conflict 2: tao has to get past the slou
predicted resolution 2: he will kill the demon and make it
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Answer the questions below
Chapter 2
1. Why wasn't the wolf eating? because he had a bone splinter in its jaw
2. What was the resolution of the wolf's problem? tao took it out
2. Tao entered the slough. Why was this a good idea? Why might this be a bad idea? i think it was a bad idea because of the demon
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Read Chapter 3
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Answer the questions below
1. In chapter 1, what does Tao really want to learn to do?
A. draw
B. hunt
C. make a flint knife
D. control fire
2. In chapter 2, what is stuck in the wolf's jaw?
A. food
B. a bone splinter
C. part of a tree
D. a flint knife
Chapter 3
3. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together?
A. walk on a leash
B. swim the river
C. hunt
D. escape Volt
4. What decision does Tao tell Volt?
A. he is going to hunt with the dog
B. the dog's name is Ram
C. he is going to look for his parents since he doesn't know who they are
D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp
5. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel.
i think from volts perspective tao is a good kid but gets on his nerves and dosent need a father. also that tao needs to be responseable and learn to hunt. but deep down he knows tao is a good kid and that he will make a great leader.
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Read Chapter 4
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Read Chapter 5
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009
Answer the following questions
Chapter 4
In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. What are the qualities of her character? List 3 qualities. Find evidence in the chapter to support your ideas.
well first of all vedra is a wonderful women. She is brave, beutiful, caring , responseabl, and a mother a great one at that. for example she fought lime a bear for that child. There are way more example.
Answer the following questions
Chapter 5
1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw? he trys to draw ram and
2. Which is easier for him and why?
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009 Read Chapter 6
CLASSWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Answer the following questions
Chapter 6
1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they?
2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet?
3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging?
HOMEWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Read Chapter 7
CLASSWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter.
1. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Explain your answer.
2. What about if someone today told you about the thing you most love to do that, "It is taboo. Whether you believe in it or not makes no difference. It is taboo. It is the rule of our society and you must live by it." Would you agree with them? Explain your answer.
HOMEWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Read Chapter 8
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Chapter 8
An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting.
Imagine a similar situation today. Imagine a young person who wants to do something with their life that is different from what is normally expected in our society.
What situation did you imagine?
In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's expectations? Give your opinion.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Read Chapter 9
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Chapter 9
Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind?
What does this tell you about his character?
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Read Chapter 10
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chapter 10
1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"?
2. What almost happened to Tao?
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Read Chapter 11
CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Chapter 11
Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why?
Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why?
HOMEWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Read Chapter 12
CLASSWORK Monday, October 26, 2009
Chapter 12
1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most?
2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?
HOMEWORK Monday, October 26, 2008
Read Chapter 13
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chapter 13
1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain.
2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Read Chapter 14
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Chapter 14
1. Why does Tao cross the river?
2. What decision does Graybeard reach?
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Read Chapter 15
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009
Chapter 15
What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?
Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework)
Chapter 17
Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 30, 2009
Read Chapter 18
CLASSWORK Monday, November 2, 2009
Chapter 18
Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People?
Extra Credit
Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can add new characters if you want.
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CLASSWORKMonday, October 12, 2009
Prewrite 1. What are you good at? 2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at? 3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at?
HOMEWORKMonday, October 12, 2009
===read chapter 2 ====CLASSWORKTuesday, October 13, 2009====Chapter 1 1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!). 2. Predict the resolution of each conflict. Example: sample conflict : Tayo needs to find a rabbit. sample predicted resolution: He will find the one he lost. conflict 1: predicted resolution 1: conflict 2: predicted resolution 2:
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Answer the questions below Chapter 2 1. Why wasn't the wolf eating? 2. What was the resolution of the wolf's problem? 2. Tao entered the slough. Why was this a good idea? Why might this be a bad idea? ====HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009====
Read Chapter 3 ====CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009====
Answer the questions below 1. In chapter 1, what does Tao really want to learn to do? A. draw B. hunt C. make a flint knife D. control fire 2. In chapter 2, what is stuck in the wolf's jaw? A. food B. a bone splinter C. part of a tree D. a flint knife Chapter 3 3. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together? A. walk on a leash B. swim the river C. hunt D. escape Volt 4. What decision does Tao tell Volt? A. he is going to hunt with the dog B. the dog's name is Ram C. he is going to look for his parents since he doesn't know who they are D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp 5. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel. ====CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Read Chapter 4====
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Read Chapter 5
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009
Answer the following questions Chapter 4 In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. What are the qualities of her character? List 3 qualities. Find evidence in the chapter to support your ideas. Answer the following questions Chapter 5 1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw? 2. Which is easier for him and why? ====HOMEWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009 Read Chapter 6====
CLASSWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Answer the following questions Chapter 6 1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they? 2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet? 3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging? ====HOMEWORK Friday, October 16, 2009====
Read Chapter 7 ====CLASSWORK Monday, October 19, 2009====
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter. 1. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Explain your answer. 2. What about if someone today told you about the thing you most love to do that, "It is taboo. Whether you believe in it or not makes no difference. It is taboo. It is the rule of our society and you must live by it." Would you agree with them? Explain your answer. ====HOMEWORK Monday, October 19, 2009====
Read Chapter 8 ====CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009====
Chapter 8 An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting. Imagine a similar situation today. Imagine a young person who wants to do something with their life that is different from what is normally expected in our society. What situation did you imagine? In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's expectations? Give your opinion. ====HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009====
Read Chapter 9 ====CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009====
Chapter 9 Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind? What does this tell you about his character? ====HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009====
Read Chapter 10 ====CLASSWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009====
Chapter 10 1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"? 2. What almost happened to Tao? ====HOMEWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009====
Read Chapter 11 ====CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2009====
Chapter 11 Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why? Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why? ====HOMEWORK Friday, October 23, 2009====
Read Chapter 12 ====CLASSWORK Monday, October 26, 2009====
Chapter 12 1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most? 2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter? ====HOMEWORK Monday, October 26, 2008====
Read Chapter 13
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chapter 13 1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain. 2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene. ====HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009====
Read Chapter 14 ====CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009====
Chapter 14 1. Why does Tao cross the river? 2. What decision does Graybeard reach? ====HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009====
Read Chapter 15 ====CLASSWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009====
Chapter 15 What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter? ====HOMEWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009====
Read Chapter 16 ====CLASSWORK Friday, October 30, 2009====
Chapter 16 Look at the website of the Laxcaux Caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Find a picture that resembles the one Tao is painting. Copy it as your answer to this question. Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework) Chapter 17 Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction. ====HOMEWORK Friday, October 30, 2009====
Read Chapter 18 ====CLASSWORK Monday, November 2, 2009====
Chapter 18 Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People? Extra Credit Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can add new characters if you want. || Help · About · Blog · Terms · Privacy · **Support** · **Upgrade**Contributions to http://studentjournals.wikispaces.com are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.5 License. Portions not contributed by visitors are Copyright 2009 Tangient LLC.===
All of your assignments for this novel will be listed here. If you are absent and have Internet at home you can look here to find out what you need to do. Copy and paste the questions on to your own page. Be careful to ONLY copy the questions, not the other stuff on the page (it will make a mess). You should write in complete sentences with correct spelling and grammar.
CLASSWORK Monday, October 12, 2009
Prewrite
1. What are you good at? i am good at dancing and singing
2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at? i feel like i can express myself
3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at? i would be angry and sad but i will do it any way
HOMEWORK Monday, October 12, 2009
read chapter 2
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Chapter 1
1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!).
2. Predict the resolution of each conflict.
Example:
sample conflict : Tayo needs to find a rabbit.
sample predicted resolution: He will find the one he lost.
conflict 1: tao needs to find shelter
predicted resolution 1: he will live in a cave
conflict 2: tao has to get past the slou
predicted resolution 2: he will kill the demon and make it
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Answer the questions below
Chapter 2
1. Why wasn't the wolf eating? because he had a bone splinter in its jaw
2. What was the resolution of the wolf's problem? tao took it out
2. Tao entered the slough. Why was this a good idea? Why might this be a bad idea? i think it was a bad idea because of the demon
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Read Chapter 3
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Answer the questions below
1. In chapter 1, what does Tao really want to learn to do?
A. draw
B. hunt
C. make a flint knife
D. control fire
2. In chapter 2, what is stuck in the wolf's jaw?
A. food
B. a bone splinter
C. part of a tree
D. a flint knife
Chapter 3
3. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together?
A. walk on a leash
B. swim the river
C. hunt
D. escape Volt
4. What decision does Tao tell Volt?
A. he is going to hunt with the dog
B. the dog's name is Ram
C. he is going to look for his parents since he doesn't know who they are
D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp
5. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel.
i think from volts perspective tao is a good kid but gets on his nerves and dosent need a father. also that tao needs to be responseable and learn to hunt. but deep down he knows tao is a good kid and that he will make a great leader.
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Read Chapter 4
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Read Chapter 5
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009
Answer the following questions
Chapter 4
In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. What are the qualities of her character? List 3 qualities. Find evidence in the chapter to support your ideas.
well first of all vedra is a wonderful women. She is brave, beutiful, caring , responseabl, and a mother a great one at that. for example she fought lime a bear for that child. There are way more example.
Answer the following questions
Chapter 5
1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw? he trys to draw ram and
2. Which is easier for him and why?
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009 Read Chapter 6
CLASSWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Answer the following questions
Chapter 6
1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they?
2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet?
3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging?
HOMEWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Read Chapter 7
CLASSWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter.
1. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Explain your answer.
2. What about if someone today told you about the thing you most love to do that, "It is taboo. Whether you believe in it or not makes no difference. It is taboo. It is the rule of our society and you must live by it." Would you agree with them? Explain your answer.
HOMEWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Read Chapter 8
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Chapter 8
An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting.
Imagine a similar situation today. Imagine a young person who wants to do something with their life that is different from what is normally expected in our society.
What situation did you imagine?
In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's expectations? Give your opinion.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Read Chapter 9
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Chapter 9
Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind?
What does this tell you about his character?
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Read Chapter 10
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chapter 10
1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"?
2. What almost happened to Tao?
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Read Chapter 11
CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Chapter 11
Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why?
Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why?
HOMEWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Read Chapter 12
CLASSWORK Monday, October 26, 2009
Chapter 12
1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most?
2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?
HOMEWORK Monday, October 26, 2008
Read Chapter 13
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chapter 13
1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain.
2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Read Chapter 14
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Chapter 14
1. Why does Tao cross the river?
2. What decision does Graybeard reach?
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Read Chapter 15
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009
Chapter 15
What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009
Read Chapter 16
CLASSWORK Friday, October 30, 2009
Chapter 16
Look at the website of the Laxcaux Caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Find a picture that resembles the one Tao is painting. Copy it as your answer to this question.
Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework)
Chapter 17
Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 30, 2009
Read Chapter 18
CLASSWORK Monday, November 2, 2009
Chapter 18
Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People?
Extra Credit
Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can add new characters if you want.
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Portions not contributed by visitors are Copyright 2009 Tangient LLC.|| All of your assignments for this novel will be listed here. If you are absent and have Internet at home you can look here to find out what you need to do. Copy and paste the questions on to your own page. Be careful to ONLY copy the questions, not the other stuff on the page (it will make a mess). You should write in complete sentences with correct spelling and grammar.
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CLASSWORK Monday, October 12, 2009
Prewrite 1. What are you good at? 2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at? 3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at?
HOMEWORK Monday, October 12, 2009
===read chapter 2 ====CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009====Chapter 1 1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!). 2. Predict the resolution of each conflict. Example: sample conflict : Tayo needs to find a rabbit. sample predicted resolution: He will find the one he lost. conflict 1: predicted resolution 1: conflict 2: predicted resolution 2:CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Answer the questions below Chapter 2 1. Why wasn't the wolf eating? 2. What was the resolution of the wolf's problem? 2. Tao entered the slough. Why was this a good idea? Why might this be a bad idea? ====HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 13, 2009====
Read Chapter 3 ====CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009====
Answer the questions below 1. In chapter 1, what does Tao really want to learn to do? A. draw B. hunt C. make a flint knife D. control fire 2. In chapter 2, what is stuck in the wolf's jaw? A. food B. a bone splinter C. part of a tree D. a flint knife Chapter 3 3. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together? A. walk on a leash B. swim the river C. hunt D. escape Volt 4. What decision does Tao tell Volt? A. he is going to hunt with the dog B. the dog's name is Ram C. he is going to look for his parents since he doesn't know who they are D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp 5. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel. ====CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Read Chapter 4====
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Read Chapter 5
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009
Answer the following questions Chapter 4 In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. What are the qualities of her character? List 3 qualities. Find evidence in the chapter to support your ideas. Answer the following questions Chapter 5 1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw? 2. Which is easier for him and why? ====HOMEWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009 Read Chapter 6====CLASSWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Answer the following questions Chapter 6 1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they? 2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet? 3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging? ====HOMEWORK Friday, October 16, 2009====Read Chapter 7 ====CLASSWORK Monday, October 19, 2009====
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter. 1. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Explain your answer. 2. What about if someone today told you about the thing you most love to do that, "It is taboo. Whether you believe in it or not makes no difference. It is taboo. It is the rule of our society and you must live by it." Would you agree with them? Explain your answer. ====HOMEWORK Monday, October 19, 2009====
Read Chapter 8 ====CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009====
Chapter 8 An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting. Imagine a similar situation today. Imagine a young person who wants to do something with their life that is different from what is normally expected in our society. What situation did you imagine? In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's expectations? Give your opinion. ====HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009====
Read Chapter 9 ====CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009====
Chapter 9 Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind? What does this tell you about his character? ====HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009====
Read Chapter 10 ====CLASSWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009====
Chapter 10 1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"? 2. What almost happened to Tao? ====HOMEWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009====
Read Chapter 11 ====CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2009====
Chapter 11 Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why? Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why? ====HOMEWORK Friday, October 23, 2009====
Read Chapter 12 ====CLASSWORK Monday, October 26, 2009====
Chapter 12 1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most? 2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter? ====HOMEWORK Monday, October 26, 2008====
Read Chapter 13
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chapter 13 1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain. 2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene. ====HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009====
Read Chapter 14 ====CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009====
Chapter 14 1. Why does Tao cross the river? 2. What decision does Graybeard reach? ====HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009====
Read Chapter 15 ====CLASSWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009====
Chapter 15 What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter? ====HOMEWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009====
Read Chapter 16 ====CLASSWORK Friday, October 30, 2009====
Chapter 16 Look at the website of the Laxcaux Caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Find a picture that resembles the one Tao is painting. Copy it as your answer to this question. Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework) Chapter 17 Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction. ====HOMEWORK Friday, October 30, 2009====
Read Chapter 18 ====CLASSWORK Monday, November 2, 2009====
Chapter 18 Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People? Extra Credit Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can add new characters if you want. || Help · About · Blog · Terms · Privacy · **Support** · **Upgrade**Contributions to http://studentjournals.wikispaces.com are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.5 License. Portions not contributed by visitors are Copyright 2009 Tangient LLC.===